delicate subject
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Some theatergoers no doubt will resent that Norris chose to illuminate this delicate subject in a nuanced way that doesn’t jibe with their own undiluted revulsion.
From Washington Post • Nov. 23, 2022
Ingram was asked how much he and the Chargers want Gordon in camp, a delicate subject for players who have to balance what’s best for the team with what’s best for one of their teammates.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 11, 2019
Q: You’re working with very delicate subject matter.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 22, 2018
For Mr Grech, abortion remains a "delicate subject - even for those in favour of gay marriage. At the back of our minds we've always been told it is murder".
From BBC • Dec. 7, 2016
They talked about comfortable topics— school, sports, sports in school—until Roy nudged the conversation back toward the delicate subject of Mullet Fingers.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
